Teaching

I am an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Alfred University and have taught as a Mentor/Teaching Assistant at Iowa State University. My teaching focuses on connecting theory with practical applications through hands-on, project-driven learning, with emphasis on machine learning, AI, scientific computing, and web technologies.

Alfred University

Assistant Professor

CSCI156 – Introduction to Computer Science
Fall 2025 , Spring 2026

This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of computer programming
using Python. Topics include conditional statements, loops, recursion, procedural
programming, variable scope, doc-strings, unit testing, dictionaries, simulation,
creating and using modules and packages, and object-oriented programming.

CSCI400 – AI for Computer Vision
Fall 2025 , Spring 2026

This project-based course explores advances in Computer Vision and Deep Learning,
providing students hands-on experience with AI. Topics include Convolutional Neural
Networks (CNNs), Transformers, Vision Transformers, and real-world applications,
preparing students for industry-level AI workflows.

Iowa State University

Mentoring / Teaching Assistant

AI 2010 – Introduction to Applied AI
Fall 2024

  Broad introduction to AI, focusing on applications and impact across  
  different fields and industries. Provides an overview of AI concepts,  
  terminology, and real-world examples, allowing students to understand  
  how AI is transforming various domains. Includes societal implications,  
  ethical considerations, and potential challenges associated with AI.

COMS 1130 – Spreadsheets and Databases
Fall 2024

Used Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Access databases to input, store,
process, manipulate, query, and analyze data for business and industrial applications.

COMS 1060 – Introduction to Web Programming
Spring 2017 , Fall 2017 , Spring 2018

Introduction to web programming fundamentals including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript,
jQuery, PHP, SQL, and MySQL. Covered accessibility, usability, and SEO principles.
No prior programming experience required.